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As one interim spy chief’s term expires, Trump appoints an ‘acting’ replacement

By Jamie McIntyre
Published February 20, 2020 12:08pm ET
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As one interim spy chief’s term expires, Trump appoints an ‘acting’ replacement
THE SPYMASTER OF CHOICE: President Trump announced by tweet yesterday his intention to appoint his ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell, as Acting Director of National Intelligence, a post he will likely hold at least through the 2020 elections. In picking Grenell — who has been a fierce defender of his policies vis-à-vis NATO, European military […]

THE SPYMASTER OF CHOICE: President Trump announced by tweet yesterday his intention to appoint his ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell, as Acting Director of National Intelligence, a post he will likely hold at least through the 2020 elections.

In picking Grenell — who has been a fierce defender of his policies vis-à-vis NATO, European military spending, and the Iran deal — Trump rejected the urging of some Republicans to nominate the current acting DNI, retired Vice Adm. Joseph Maguire, for Senate confirmation.

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